Ahold Delhaize Koninklijke

Company Description

Ahold Delhaize is one of the world's largest food retailers, operating supermarkets that serve 63 million customers every week across the United States, Europe, and Indonesia. In the Netherlands, the company owns Albert Heijn, the country's largest supermarket chain. In the United States, it operates well-known regional grocery brands including Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Giant, and Hannaford, making it one of America's largest grocers. The company's business spans traditional supermarkets, convenience stores, and one of the world's largest online grocery operations. With over 7,700 stores across nine countries and a workforce of approximately 402,000 employees, Ahold Delhaize is a retail powerhouse. Notably, about two-thirds of the company's revenue comes from the United States, making it more American than Dutch in terms of operations. Ahold Delhaize was formed in 2016 through the merger of Dutch retailer Ahold and Belgian grocer Delhaize Group—both with origins dating back to the 1800s. The Albert Heijn brand traces its history to 1887 when Albert Heijn purchased his father's grocery store in Oostzaan, Netherlands. The company received its 'Koninklijke' (Royal) designation recognizing its significance to Dutch commerce. Headquartered in Zaandam, north of Amsterdam, the company focuses on fresh food, private-label products, and omnichannel retailing. In 2024, the company generated over €88 billion in revenue with an operating margin of 4%. The 2025 acquisition of Romanian retailer Profi adds approximately €3 billion in additional sales. Under CEO Frans Muller's 'Growing Together' strategy, the company aims to strengthen customer experience while investing €2.7 billion annually in store expansion, e-commerce, and digital innovation.